Bryan County Queries - April/May 1997


DATE: 15 Apr 1997
NAME: Adele Ash
E-MAIL ADDRESS: aash@pacbell.net
My ggg grandfather was Cobile Asbury Ash or Coleman Asbury Ash. He was born in Cleveland, GA. He went to Oklahoma sometime between 1900 and 1920. He died there about 1924. His son, William Sherman Ash b. 1875 in Cleveland, GA died in Okmulgee, OK on Dec. 24, 1953. William's son, Arley Hershel Ash was born Feb. 27, 1898 and died in California on Dec. 2, 1983. I would like to know as much as possible about this family. I've just begun my search and any advice would be most appreciated. Also researching: ASH, GRIGG, JONES, LEMMONS, MCLEAN, TAYLOR and VANCE,
Adele Ash
965 Webster Street
Palo Alto, CA 94301
aash@pacbell.net


DATE: 21 Apr 1997
NAME: Pat DeArman Fite
E-MAIL ADDRESS: cfbn41a@prodigy.com
QUERY: Looking for information on the FITE family. Lemuel A. Fite b 1872 in GA died 1963 in Bryan Co OK. His wife was Cora May Hallmark b 1881 TX d 1939 in Bryan Co OK. Also, his brother Peter Marion Fite b 1865 GA d 1920 in Bryan Co OK. His wife was Nancie E. Dillard and Mary S. Would like to exchange information.

DATE: April-26 1997
NAME: Nan Kent
E-MAIL ADDRESS: NanZell@aol.com
QUERY: Andrew Jackson Taylor :Born 1860 in Tx. Came to Bryan Co. in 1900 or 1902 brought wife Ella Mae "Miller" and 7 kids to Caney Ok. Had one more child while in Okla. He owned some type of store. He was robbed and killed and left on the railroad tracks. Bank told wife not to worry then foreclosed on her. She lived in a covered wagon for a year by the Red River, till family came and got her and took her back to Eastland Co. Eastland Tx. We have not been able to find a grave or any information on this. Any help would be great Thanks Nan

DATE: 5/3/97
NAME: Thomas M. Garrison, Jr.
E-MAIL ADDRESS: tmgarrison@worldnet.att.net
QUERY: I'm presently looking for my great-grandparents graves. My great-grandmother, Plina L. Smith, maybe buried in your county. She had a daughter, Mary Ann Garrison Johnson (b 1883, Arkansas), living in the town of Durant, Oklahoma, according to the 1900 U.S. Census. Plina L. Smith (b. Sept. 15, 1863, Arkansas, d. abt. 1898-99). Any information please contact me.

DATE: May 5, 1997
NAME: WAYNE CARROLL
E-MAIL ADDRESS: melissa@mail.paclink.com
QUERY: I am looking for information on a WILLIAM ALBERT CARROLL . William was born 1830 in Tennesse and died in 1902 at Durant, Bryan County, Texas. William was the son of William Carroll from Macon County North Carolina. His wife was Levinia Coleman and they were married Nov 20, 1850. Any information on this family would be appreciated.

DATE: May 10 1997
NAME: Mrs.Chris Fabry
QUERY: I am looking for ANY information of Alexander Bradshaw "Tipton" McFarland. Also know as 'Fiddling Tip'. Is buried in Silo,OK. I would look for someone to research at the cemetery and try to find some dates, parents info. This is my husband's G.G.G. Grandfather. His wife was Susan Frances Howard and rumor has it she was 1/2 Cherokee but the family has been unable to prove it. Alexander & Susan are said to be the first white family in TI Valley. By the way where is TI Valley or where was it? Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.


DATE: 14 May 1997
NAME: Charmaine G. WELKER
E-MAIL ADDRESS: cwelker@sprynet.com QUERY: I am interested in any information or corespondence with descendants of the EDELEN families who were in Bryan Co OK on the 1910 census. Benedict Joseph EDELEN b 22 June 1835 KY married 4 Oct 1864 Marion Co KY to Fedila MANN, she was widow of John W. WRIGHT. They migrated to TX and then to Indian Terr. before OK statehood. Two of their sons, Benjamine & Robert and 1 daughter, Sara are found on the 1910 census. Benjamin F. had dau. Audrey who married Hedley WHITE and a son Bryon. Robert C. married 'Lou' HIGHTOWER, the had 5 children. Sara M married Robert M. CITSWELL. I think that Robert 'Bob' and Benjamin had a store at Bee OK. I have information on the EDELEN back to England and will be glad to share this information. Charmaine G. Welker

NAME: Renee Miller Krstovich nee Hogan
E-MAIL ADDRESS: hoganok@netnitco.net
QUERY: I now live just outside Chicago Illinois in a small town in Indiana. Born in Caddo Oklahoma to James C. Hogan and Lou Brentlinger Hogan in 1938. I am looking for any information regarding family. Any information will be appreciated immensely. I know my grandmothers name was Edna Earle Cobb married to John C. Hogan. Her mother was Mary Frances Saunders married to George Seaborn Cobb. My grandfathers mother was Clemet Ophelia Chiles married to James P. Hogan. That is all the information I have and would love to hear from someone in that area. Thanks. Renee

NAME: Linda
E-MAIL ADDRESS: hawkins@foothill.net QUERY: Any information on the death of my G uncle Ely Sankey (Sanky) Faulkner? Died probably October 13, 1918 in Bennington, Bryan Co., OK? What he died of, if known. thanks, Linda

DATE: May 22, 1997
NAME: Brenda Wyatt
E-MAIL ADDRESS: brendajw@iswt.com
QUERY: I am searching for the parents and siblings of my husband's Grand Mother Alpha Mae CRAVER who was born in Kenefic, OK in 1914. She died in Banning CA in 1976 where she had lived for 29 years. Her obituary lists 2 surviving brothers--Gwen J. CRAVER and Wilburn D. CRAVER both of CA. She was married to Thomas C. DaVAULT who was born in Durant, OK, Bryan Co. and had 5 children. I will appreciate any help with this family.

Date: 23 May 1997
EMail: DawnChere@aol.com
Query:
Searching for Decendants of BARKER family. Thomas Suggs Barker b. 1841 in Byler Toll Gate Residence, Franklin Co., AL d 7 Dec 1912 Married Catherine (Kitty) Colbert b. 17 Oct 1850 d 25 June 1896 (She is a desendant of Levi and James Logan Colbert of the Chickasaw Nation) They had 6 Living Children, Charles Clinton b 1873, Mary Elizabeth, Susan, Eula, Thomas Milton, and *Minnie Etta Barker b 1885 All of the above "children" were register in the Dawes Act Enrollment I have their Roll #'s anyway. I know that family members are still located in and around Durant, OK because that is where the family reunion I attended 7 years ago was. Would like to contact other members and increase my family tree list as well as update I only have Grand children of Minnie Etta and siblings. With not much other info. Other Surnames I have are: FIELDER, LIVINGSTON, STOWERS, KANE, GANNON, BATES, BROWN, HAWKINS, HASELL, HURST, MCDONALD, TINSLEY, HAMBY, STURCH, NORRIS (not sure if this is first or last), KAIN, CORLEY, MCFATRIDGE, RIDGEWAY, MATHENGHY, BRAKETT, MANSELL, SPOTSWOOD, ASHCRAFT, DUKE, CASON, LANGLEY, HICKS, JONES, CARR, HUBBARD.
Any help would be appreciated. email if available please or my address is below. If your related or know someone who is pass on the query please. DawnChere (Ashcraft) Moss
6111 SW Valley Ave Beaverton OR 97008


DATE: 24 May 1997
NAME: Diana Davis
E-MAIL ADDRESS: ddavis@greatbrdge.net
Searching for BROWN and MATHIS surnames. Francis Dennis BROWN died 11 April 1911 in Ada, Oklahoma. His wife Emma Mathis BROWN died 7 Mar 1910 Albany, Oklahoma. My grandmothers parents. My Grandmother was Willie Pearl BROWN Montfort born 12 Mar. 1903 Albany, Oklahoma. She had several brothers and sisters. Would like to know what happened to them all. Please contact with any info. Thanks!

DATE: 5/27/97
NAME: Belinda Melton Hughes E-MAIL ADDRESS: bjhughes@erols.com
QUERY: Looking for any information about the following:
John M MELTON b1833 AL, d. 9/1904 Durant, OK m.1857 MS or AL Marie PARKER b. 1836-1838 AL or MS d. 1915 Durant, OK.
Children: Gilbert b. 1863 MS, d. 10/14/1933 Durant, OK m. 1891 Daisy J. PHILLIPS, Lee 1867, Joe S 1873, Dallas 1877,
James M b. 1882 MS m. Mirtie Gilbert in Durant OK
Gilbert and Daisy MELTON had children: John Lee b. 4/7/1905
d. 7/1/1989, Lillian 1902, Angie 1908, Mary Francis b.1918 and
Howard B b.1915 all born in Durant
their other children were born in Lamar Co.,TX:
Roland b. 1895 d. 1978 Durant, Ruby A b.1897, Edna L 1899
I do have Highland Cemetary Records for John, Marie and Gilbert. could use obituary notices.
Thank you any and all help appreciated!


DATE: 30 May 1997
NAME: Peggy
E-MAIL ADDRESS: dadhaml@dallas.net
I am looking for information about my grandmother's sister. Her name was Rosie Crowell. She died in Durant, Okalhoma about 1960-70. Her father was Sam Burns, mother Hattie Dean. Any information would be greatly appreciated, Thank You!

DATE: Wed, 28 May 1997
REPLY TO: annieh@swbell.net
SUBJECT: "THOMAS" or "LANEY"
Looking for information on great-great grandfather William Tatum LANEY born September 22, 1862, died January 29, 1895 in ?indian terriory or any other family members. Was told by great aunt that he lived about 20 miles east of Durant, Bryan County, Indian Terriory about 1880's-1895. Spouse of William Tatum LANEY was Mary Jane SUNDERLAND born March 20, 1865. Children of William and Mary Jane were: William Benton LANEY born October 27, 1884, Martha Jane LANEY born May 4, 1886, James Carrol LANEY born February 4, 1888, Julia Ann LANEY born April 27, 1890 in ?indian terriory, John Alexander LANEY born March 30, 1893 and Fealix Benjamine LANEY born August 13, 1895. William Tatum LANEY and his family were said, to be living with his grandparents ?THOMAS. After William Tatum LANEY died his wife returned to Alabama were her family lived. William Tatum LANEY's parents were William L. LANEY and Sarah THOMAS. Any information you can give me would be of great help. Thank-you, Anna Hull

Date: Fri, 30 May 1997
From: bill barnes crawler@flash.net
Subject: BARNES
Seeking information on Henry Jahue BARNES. He was a doctor who lived in the Kingston area of Oklahoma with wife Ella. He came to Okla from Van Zandt county Texas and lived there for several years before moving to Gunter in Grayson County, Texas. He also had a brother George Lincoln BARNES in the same area. Will share information.

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